Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center - Part Time

Behavioral Health Technician Lou Masterman Center (LMC) Part Time Overnight Shift

Location: Cape Girardeau MO

Base Pay: $16.38/hour

Part Time Position: Overnight: 7p7a Sat and Sun

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE required.
• Preference will be given to those with at least two years experience in Healthcare or Mental Health field or with an undergraduate degree.
• Must hold or obtain by start date MO Class E Drivers License (Class D for IL Residents) and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCCs Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

The Lou Masterman Center (LMC) Program

LMC is a seven bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) that provides a high level of direct service and supports for individuals living with chronic mental health diagnoses (i.e. anxiety bipolar depression personality disorders etc.) that often involve severe behavioral and emotional issues resulting in guardianship. LMC also has three short term diversion beds that serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization and/or as a resource that hospitals may use to shorten inpatient stays.

What in the world is an Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS)!

The Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) is a specialized treatment program under the direction of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who ensures that services are delivered by a team of professionals who have the qualifications and skills necessary to meet the needs of residents and promote their recovery. The QMHP provides weekly group staff supervision to discuss issues and review residents progress in meeting their treatment plan goals.

The cornerstone of IRTS is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Residents are required to attend weekly DBT skills training application and coaching groups and are encouraged to practice the skills they have learned on a daily basis. Residents also attend DBT individual counseling sessions provided by an onsite therapist. An onsite nurse is available to residents regarding medical needs

Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)*

As a BHT you are responsible for the oversight of the clients safety and mental wellbeing as well as the physical plant facilities. This includes assisting clients with skill building participating in groups and social activities and intervening in crisis situations when needed. To be successful in this role you would need to have a high level of communication skills model behavior to clients and promote clientcentered treatment.

*Please note: this position was formerly known as Resident Care Worker

Essential Functions

1. Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety comfort and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.

2. Promote and educate clients regarding activities of daily living including household management (i.e. attending to bedroom laundry etc.) and selfcare management (i.e. hygiene grooming medication etc.) tasks and responsibilities.

3. Teach functional living skills such as anger management techniques impulse control social/communication skills relaxation skills emotional coping skills etc. based on the clients individual treatment plan.

4. Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

5. Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.

6. Conduct ongoing checks; including personal belongings room checks and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure.

7. Ensure protective oversight of clients monitor the condition of clients and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement.

8. Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.

9. Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.

10. Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.

11. Document according to clinical policies and procedures DMH CARF and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or
• Bachelors Degree in Human Services or Behavioral Health Field

Also must have the following:
Reliable transportation valid drivers license ability to obtain a Class E license and proof of continuous auto insurance.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) Your Behavioral Health Wellness Resource is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth wellness and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger Cape Girardeau Madison Perry and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services feel welcome accepted and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races ethnicities genders sexual orientations abilities religions socioeconomic backgrounds etc. Through inclusive hiring practices unbiased selection processes and ongoing training we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.

Our Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
  • get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health Dental Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement AutoEnrollment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions etc. please contact to speak with us about your needs.